Why Blue Ribbons And Pink Ribbons Are BOTH Important

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By The Breast Cancer Site

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While most people recognize the pink ribbon as a symbol in the fight against breast cancer, they might not be as familiar with the both pink and blue ribbons’ association to the illness. A new documentary hopes to change that while also driving home the knowledge that men, too, can develop breast cancer and pass along the BRCA gene mutation connected to the disease.

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To learn more about this awareness effort, watch this brief trailer for Alan M. Blassberg’s “Pink & Blue: Colors of Hereditary Breast Cancer,” which premiered in Beverly Hills on Oct. 2, 2015 in conjunction with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can find out about select screenings here. Then visit our blog post here to witness one man’s journey through a breast cancer diagnosis.

The Breast Cancer Site is a place where supporters and survivors come together to help fight breast cancer. In addition to sharing personal stories of hope, shopping for the cause, and signing petitions, visitors can take just a moment each day to click on a pink button to provide free mammograms for women in need. Visit The Breast Cancer Site and click today - it's free!